Emergency broadcasts, and governance & funding reforms | The PMA Briefing
The BBC launches an emergency broadcasting service in Iran, while governance changes for broadcasters in Zambia, Lithuania and Lebanon.
PSM Weekly | 4 – 10 February 2026
PMA's weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
Albania: PMA joins statement calling for democratic reform of RTSH
PMA has joined others in calling for the reform of Albania's public media, RTSH, through democratic, lawful and institutional means.
On Our Radar | 6 February 2026
This edition: We're concerned about attacks on two RAI contractors while covering protests in Turin.
What ‘critical infrastructure’ means for public media
What does the designation of critical infrastructure mean for PSM? And does it carry risks to their operations, and their independence?
A renewed international focus; concern over political interference | The PMA Briefing
NHK’s new president vows a stronger global role, meanwhile, Bangladeshi civil society flags pre‑election media reforms.
PSM Weekly | 28 January – 3 February 2026
PMA's weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
Ghana: New funding model must support GBC’s sustainability and independence
The President of Ghana recently expressed a desire to move away from the current licence fee to an alternative funding model for GBC.
Financial crisis, clarity on reforms, and strikes called off | The PMA Briefing
BHRT is mired in a financial hole; from 11 to four for Dutch public media; and Gabon’s state media workers have called off a strike.
PSM Weekly | 21 – 27 January 2026
PMA's weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.